Dunbogan
NSW 2443 · Port Macquarie-Hastings
1,020 (2021) → 1,107 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (est. 90,351 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Dunbogan is a moderate growth suburb in Port Macquarie-Hastings, NSW 2443, about 288km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $835K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. Dunbogan has an overall score of 30/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 89/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.49%), New Zealand (1.18%), PNG (0.88%), USA (0.78%), Sri Lanka (0.59%)
Top languages: German (0.78%), French (0.29%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 986 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Laurieton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 981
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1019
- North Haven Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 988
- Camden Haven High SchoolSecondary · Government · 7.5kmICSEA 955
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Dunbogan
Is Dunbogan safe?
Dunbogan has a residential safety score of 89/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,726 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Dunbogan?
In Dunbogan, the median house price is $835K. Median weekly house rent is $565.
How far is Dunbogan from Sydney CBD?
Dunbogan is about 288.3 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Dunbogan?
Dunbogan has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Dunbogan?
Dunbogan has a transport score of 0/100.